Dave
Honorary Master
Won't buy another Xiaomi again. Rather get a second hand iPhone like backstreetboy
I’d agree, Xiaomi have annoyed me too. My F3 hasn’t had any update (not even a security patch) since May 1st.
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Won't buy another Xiaomi again. Rather get a second hand iPhone like backstreetboy
"New"The 14 apparently has a new OS
To think there are tiktok heads who believe this.
That was Huawei, Xiaomi had GMSYeah, these phones are nice, but still no Google services ?
That was Huawei, Xiaomi had GMS

Which sucks since the software is such an integral part of the entire package*.I'm still in love with my Mix 4. This phone looks awesome. I'm just not the biggest fan of their software.
My reasons are because of the update that ruined my Mi Box, and subsequently reading about similar issues on other phones and devices, implying it's a common Xiaomi thing.Which sucks since the software is such an integral part of the entire package*.
*I know alternative OS'es exist, but they are sometimes a compromise in certain ways and compatibility with the hardware which is to be expected.
It really is a pity as their hardware is generally quite good.My reasons are because of the update that ruined my Mi Box, and subsequently reading about similar issues on other phones and devices, implying it's a common Xiaomi thing.
I'm using XIAOMI.EU ROM on my phone, and there are many niggles all the time, but the devs blame the original firmware it's based on or Google.
So don't take my reasons as a reason not to go with Xiaomi.
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My reasons are because of the update that ruined my Mi Box, and subsequently reading about similar issues on other phones and devices, implying it's a common Xiaomi thing.
I'm using XIAOMI.EU ROM on my phone, and there are many niggles all the time, but the devs blame the original firmware it's based on or Google.
So don't take my reasons as a reason not to go with Xiaomi.
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I'm happy with the current one I'm using, but the performance differences between the versions are very noticeable. The previous stable version ruined battery life, this one resolved it. So if it's based on the official ROM, it does make me wonder.The EU ROM is just the Xiaomi ROM with the bloat and ads removed.
Its worth trying one of the true custom ones if your phone has official support from one of the bigger ones.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra - Full phone specifications
www.gsmarena.com
Preliminary unofficial specifications
Sounds about right. Using it as a hammer is the only real use.